TCRT5000 Reflective Switch Sensor

TCRT5000 Reflective Switch Sensor

The TCRT5000 is a 950 nm and 60 mA Reflective Optical Sensor with Transistor Output, available in long lead Through Hole Version

Features

Package type: leaded

Detector type: phototransistor

Dimensions (L x W x H in mm): 10.2 x 5.8 x 7

Peak operating distance: 2.5 mm

Operating range within > 20 % relative collector current: 0.2 mm to 15 mm

Typical output current under test: IC = 1 mA

Daylight blocking filter

Emitter wavelength: 950 nm

Lead (Pb)-free soldering released

Compliant to RoHS directive 2002/95/EC and in accordance to WEEE 2002/96/EC

Applications

Position sensor for shaft encoder

Detection of reflective material such as paper, IBM cards, magnetic tapes etc.

Limit switch for mechanical motions in VCR

General purpose – wherever the space is limited